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LR53 UCA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 95,010 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 95,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 86,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative and insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 80,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 80,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 65,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,182 miles

rear wiper missing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,312 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 52,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,354 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2009 41,173 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 41,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,048 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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LR53 UCA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR53 UCA registered?

LR53 UCA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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